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Urban Heat Island Effects in Desert Cities, | International Design Awards Winners

Urban Heat Island Effects in Desert Cities

UniversityUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas: UNLV - landscape architecture

Lead DesignersXiwei Shen

Design TeamMingze Chen, Karla Nicole, Rejndi Hylviu, Mahzad Pourrokni, Yuxuan Cai,Zheng Yin,Anna Antidormi, Vivian Arredondo Rendon, Rebeca BarbozaCordoba

Project LocationLas Vegas

Prize(s)Bronze in Urban Planning / Infrastructure / Sustainable Urban Architecture

Entry Description

This project focuses on strategies like enhancing green spaces, using heat-reflective materials, and improving urban forestry. It assesses UHI impacts on health and energy, emphasizing the need for integrated policies and community involvement to develop sustainable urban settings. This comprehensive approach seeks to mitigate UHI effects, promoting urban sustainability and livability.